SEWING ROOM ORGANIZATION CHALLENGE

SEW Thrilled to See NEW Michael Miller Fabrics and then some

Nothing is more exciting to a seamstress than when fabric manufacturers release their new fabric designs.

I must say Michael Miller Fabrics is my favorite fabric manufacturer by far. I do love Robert Kaufman and Alexander Henry. And once in a while, I’ll come across a neat Timeless Treasures fabric I must have. However, Michael Miller is always fresh and hip. And it’s tough when you’re designing a boys’ clothing line…especially since my line, Downtown Joey, is all about being cool, not grungy or babyish. Kaufman has a tendency to make their skulls look scary…whereas Michael Miller’s skulls are almost cute (i.e., goth baby). And then there’s the fabric quality issue–Timeless Treasures’ quality just isn’t as impressive as Michael Miller’s IMHO.

2008 is an exciting year for me as I launch Downtown Joey to the wholesale market and do my first trade show. I almost always get my design inspiration from the actual fabric print and then add coordinating solids and stripes.

Comments

Greatest of luck with your line! Could you tell me what sizes you have in the Downtown Joey line? I have a grandson who is going to get one of these outfits for Christmas if you’ll have any available.
Thanks for the embroidery pointers on my blog!!! I’ll be checking out those bibs from Loveable Friends.
Mary